Cannon
L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!
Created by Edward Hume
On CBS
A 1970s procedural crime drama centered on a tough, aggressive private investigator working Los Angeles cases with the steady reassurance of weekly resolution.
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Cannon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Cannon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Cannon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Cannon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Cannon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
